Eight reminders of life in South Tyneside in 1970- what can you remember?

By Evie Lake
Published 27th Oct 2023, 07:36 BST

Let’s head back to 1970.

For today’s retro we’re taking it back to 1970 with eight South Tyneside memories.

Jazz bands parading past Jarrow Town Hall in September 1970. Photo: Shields Gazette

1. On parade

Jazz bands parading past Jarrow Town Hall in September 1970. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

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Sledging fun in Valley View Park, Jarrow, in December 1970. Photo: Shields Gazette

2. Fun in the Jarrow snow

Sledging fun in Valley View Park, Jarrow, in December 1970. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

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Rippons in South Shields won a window display competition in 1970 and Niven Anderson, managing director, was pictured as he received a cheque. Photo: Shields Gazette

3. Champions at Rippons

Rippons in South Shields won a window display competition in 1970 and Niven Anderson, managing director, was pictured as he received a cheque. Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

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The South Shields junior road safety quiz team in March 1970. Who do you recognise? Photo: Shields Gazette

4. Safety in mind

The South Shields junior road safety quiz team in March 1970. Who do you recognise? Photo: Shields Gazette | SG

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